Buildings and sites considered for purchase or construction by the board or currently owned by the school district and used for the education program must meet, or upon improvement be able to meet, the specifications set by the board. The board will make this determination.
Prior to construction or renovation of buildings and sites, when required by law, the specifications must be endorsed by the State of Iowa. The board may set standards in addition to the requirements of the State of Iowa for school district buildings and sites.
Prior to remodeling or other construction of buildings and sites, the board may appoint a committee of consultants, employees, citizens, or others to assist the board in developing the specifications for the new or improved buildings and sites. The education specifications will include, but not be limited to, the financial resources available for the project, the definition and character of classrooms, the functional use to be made of the rooms, description of specialized needs, and other pertinent information as the board deems necessary. These specifications will be consistent with the education program, will support the teaching and learning that will take place in the building, and will provide the architect with the information necessary to determine what is expected from the facility. It is within the discretion of the board to determine whether a committee is appointed.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to make a recommendation to the board regarding the specifications of buildings and sites.
Approved January 16, 2014
Reviewed February 11, 2019
Revised February 25, 2019
